The lunar New Year, known in china as Spring Festival, or nian is for Chinese people the most important traditional festival.It falls on the first day or the first lunar month. According to the Western solar or Gregorian calendar, in 2007 it falls on 28th of February. At this time of year all trains are packed to capacity as people head home for the holiday. It is a time for family reunions, for friends to get together and for parents relatives to give children hongbao(red envelvopes containing gifts of money).
